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CFPB: Millions of Renters at Risk Without COVID Relief
CFPB: Millions of Renters at Risk Without COVID Relief
September 17, 2021  |  Financial Inclusion

Millions of American renters and their families are at risk of economic harm from the COVID-19 pandemic as federal and state relief programs wind down,...

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From BNPL to Crypto, Former CFPB Official Says ‘Everything Viewed Suspiciously’
From BNPL to Crypto, Former CFPB Official Says ‘Everything Viewed Suspiciously’
September 16, 2021  |  Payment Methods

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Small Lenders Question Scope, Impact of CFPB’s Proposed Disclosure Rules
Small Lenders Question Scope, Impact of CFPB’s Proposed Disclosure Rules
September 03, 2021  |  CFPB

Two organizations representing lenders have expressed reservations about a new rule proposed Wednesday (Sept. 1) by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The rule, if finalized, would require lenders to disclose...

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Hurricane Season Puts Focus on Mitigating Financial Disruption of Natural Disasters
Hurricane Season Puts Focus on Mitigating Financial Disruption of Natural Disasters
August 30, 2021  |  Economy

Greek philosopher Epicurus gets the nod for writing, “Skillful pilots gain their reputation from storms and tempest.” As wildfires, tropical storms, floods and hurricanes compound...

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CFPB Rolls Out Rental Assistance Finder For Renters And Landlords
CFPB Rolls Out Rental Assistance Finder For Renters And Landlords
July 29, 2021  |  Real Estate

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched an online tool on Thursday (July 29) to help renters and landlords search and apply for help to...

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CFPB: Credit Applications Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels
CFPB: Credit Applications Returning To Pre-Pandemic Levels
July 28, 2021  |  Loans

Consumer applications for mortgages, car loans and revolving credit cards had essentially returned to pre-pandemic levels by May, a new report from the Consumer Financial...

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Today In Payments: Banks Spend More To Fight FinTechs; Mastercard Intros Real-Time Payments Gateway PayPort+
Today In Payments: Banks Spend More To Fight FinTechs; Mastercard Intros Real-Time Payments Gateway PayPort+
July 19, 2021  |  News

In today’s top news, banks forecast spending more to fight off FinTechs and Mastercard launched PayPort+, a real-time payments gateway. Plus, the U.S. Consumer Financial...

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CFPB Blog Warns Consumers Biggest Risk Of BNPL Is Themselves
CFPB Blog Warns Consumers Biggest Risk Of BNPL Is Themselves
July 19, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

It’s been a busy time for the buy now, pay later segment over the past few days, including an announcement from Discover that it is investing...

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CFPB Unveils New Rules To Protect Against Foreclosures
CFPB Unveils New Rules To Protect Against Foreclosures
June 29, 2021  |  CFPB

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) unveiled new protections for mortgage holders two days before the federal ban on foreclosures was set to expire. Get...

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